NASHVILLE – Sending and receiving money is easier than ever before thanks to electronic fund transfers, often called person-to-person (or P2P) payment systems. Person-to-person payment systems, like PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle, allow consumers to link bank accounts, debit cards, and/or credit cards in order to send and receive money to another party via mobile and desktop applications.

NASHVILLE – In honor of National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 7-13), the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) congratulates Greenfield Fire Chief Bob Dudley for the 30th anniversary of Greenfield’s Fire Prevention Festival.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) and volunteers from the Carroll County Fire Department will install free smoke alarms in homes throughout Carroll County on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

NASHVILLE – While technological advances have made everyday tasks easier, they’ve also increased the vulnerability of consumers’ most sensitive personal data. Electronic financial accounts, healthcare information, and social media profiles can be exposed in just a few clicks by enterprising scammers. In recognition of October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Consumer Affairs and Securities divisions are providing tips to help keep your information safe online.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announces that TDCI Assistant Commissioner of Securities Frank Borger-Gilligan has been selected as President-Elect of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) for the 2018-19 term. NASAA, which is the nation’s oldest investor protection agency, made the announcement during their annual meeting recently in Anchorage, Alaska.

NASHVILLE – In the wake of flooding from Hurricane Florence, consumers shopping for a vehicle should be aware that flood-damaged cars and trucks from the Carolinas will eventually surface in Tennessee. To raise awareness, the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission, which is part of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Regulatory Boards division, is warning consumers to be on alert for scammers who might disguise severely water-damaged vehicles as being perfectly good.

NASHVILLE – Over 90 newly certified officers will graduate from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) on Friday, September 28, 2018. The graduation ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. (CT) at Al Menah Shrine Temple (1354 Brick Church Pike, Nashville, TN).

NASHVILLE – Does paying $150 to obtain a certificate of existence for a business seem pricey? It might seem reasonable but, in fact, that service and others are actually available free of charge or at minimal cost through governmental agencies.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) announces recent disciplinary actions against a Nashville-based investment broker who violated Tennessee’s securities law by not complying with state regulations regarding the inspection of his company’s books and records.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office is using the state’s annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day (September 18) to remind Tennesseans of the dangers associated with carbon monoxide, often called the “silent killer.”

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards has released its latest Disciplinary Action Report, which compiles the actions taken by its boards and commissions during the month of August.

NASHVILLE — Ahead of the anticipated landfall of Hurricane Florence this weekend, Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III and Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak are urging consumers to be alert to potential price gouging that could occur.

NASHVILLE – As residents of the Carolinas and Virginia evacuate ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Florence, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is sharing safety reminders to ensure Tennesseans are prepared for the residual rainfall, potential flash flooding, power outages and high winds that Florence will likely bring to the areas in its path.

NASHVILLE – The fall sport season kick off means Tennesseans will crowd stadiums and arenas in the coming months to cheer on their favorite teams. With a plethora of ticket-buying options, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is reminding consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulent tickets and ticket-buying scams that could make losers out of consumers.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) and Phoenix, Ariz. based rapid access device manufacturer Knox Company proudly announce the launch of a new statewide “Close the Door” fire safety awareness campaign for Tennessee communities.